Power Up!: Tales of Five Super Heroines (Marvel)

Meet five fan-favorite Marvel Super Heroes in this collection of five Step 2 and Step 3 Step Into Reading leveled readers!

This Marvel Step Into Reading collection features five Step 2 and Step 3 Step Into Reading leveled reader stories in one book. Meet Ghost-Spider, Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, Ironheart, and Black Widow in these easy-to-read epic adventures sure to inspire young up-and-coming heroes!

This Is Ghost-Spider: Ghost-Spider, with the help of her bandmates The Mary Janes, stops Rhino from robbing a fundraiser for the science library!
This Is Ms. Marvel: Kamala Khan is just your average teenager balancing high school, visiting the mosque, and hanging out with friends. That is, until she discovers that she has super powers!
This Is Kate Bishop: Hawkeye: The original Hawkeye trains Kate Bishop to be a Super Hero!
This Is Ironheart: Genius girl Riri Williams loves to build machines. With her armor, she is Ironheart!
This Is Black Widow: Natasha Romanoff grew up in Russia and trained as a secret agent before becoming the Avenger known as Black Widow!

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs